JPH10267734A - Liquid level measuring apparatus - Google Patents
Liquid level measuring apparatusInfo
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、自動車に搭載され
るカーバッテリー等のバッテリー液等、液が充填された
容器内の液面を測定する器具に関し、特に、液が減少し
ている中途過程における液面レベルの把握に有効な液面
レベル測定具並びに液の補充機能をも併せ持ち、液補充
を行いつつ液面レベルの測定を行える液面レベル測定具
に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an instrument for measuring a liquid level in a container filled with a liquid, such as a battery liquid for a car battery or the like mounted on an automobile, and more particularly, to an intermediate process in which the liquid is reduced. The present invention also relates to a liquid level measuring instrument having a liquid level measuring instrument effective for grasping the liquid level and a liquid replenishing function, and capable of measuring the liquid level while replenishing the liquid.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来より、自動車に搭載されるカーバッ
テリーが知られているが、このようなカーバッテリーの
流通段階においては、在庫品の品質管理の上から、バッ
テリー液（電解液：希硫酸）の液面レベルを把握する必
要がある。かかるバッテリー液面レベル測定を行う場
合、バッテリーの電槽が白色等の半透明のものでは、電
槽内部のバッテリー液面が外部から見えるため、電槽外
観を目視することによって、バッテリー液面レベルを測
定するようにしている。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a car battery mounted on an automobile has been known. In such a car battery distribution stage, a battery solution (electrolyte solution: dilute sulfuric acid) is required from the viewpoint of quality control of stock products. It is necessary to know the liquid level of ()). When such a battery level measurement is performed, if the battery case of the battery is translucent such as white, the battery level inside the battery case can be seen from the outside. Is measured.
【０００３】しかし、バッテリーの電槽が例えば赤色等
で不透明のものでは、電槽内部のバッテリー液面が外部
から見えないため、電槽外観の目視によるバッテリー液
面レベル測定は不可能である。このため、例えば、バッ
テリーの６つあるセルのうち＋電極側から２つ目のセル
にセンサー（通電式、回転フロート式、比重球フロート
式等）を挿入して、１つのセルのみのバッテリー液面レ
ベルを測定するようにしている。However, if the battery case of the battery is, for example, red or opaque, the battery liquid level inside the battery case cannot be seen from the outside, so that it is impossible to visually measure the battery liquid level of the battery case. For this reason, for example, a sensor (electric type, rotary float type, specific gravity float type, etc.) is inserted into the second cell from the + electrode side of the six cells of the battery, and the battery liquid of only one cell is inserted. Plane level is measured.
【０００４】尚、バッテリーの＋電極側から１つ目のセ
ルは、最もエンジン側に近くて高温となるため、バッテ
リー液の液減りが最も多く、１つ目のセルの隣りの２つ
目のセルのバッテリー液面レベル測定で実用上問題はな
い。Since the first cell from the + electrode side of the battery is closest to the engine and has a high temperature, the amount of the battery liquid decreases most, and the second cell adjacent to the first cell is discharged. There is no practical problem in measuring the battery liquid level of the cell.
【０００５】[0005]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、従来の
バッテリーのセルにセンサーを挿入して、バッテリー液
面レベルを測定する方法では、セルにおけるバッテリー
液面レベルが規定レベル以上であるか以下であるかの判
定（ＯＮ・ＯＦＦ的判定）は可能であるが、バッテリー
液面レベルをリニアに測定できず、即ち、バッテリー液
の減少度合いが判らないため、バッテリー液が減少して
いる中途過程における液面レベルの把握は不可能であ
る。However, in the conventional method of measuring the battery level by inserting a sensor into the cell of the battery, the battery level in the cell is equal to or higher than a specified level. (ON / OFF judgment) is possible, but the liquid level of the battery cannot be measured linearly, that is, since the degree of decrease of the battery liquid is not known, the liquid level in the middle of the process of decreasing the battery liquid is determined. It is impossible to know the level.
【０００６】このため、在庫のバッテリーにおいて、
「バッテリー液減り」の状態が突然発覚することになる
ため、在庫管理者に液減りが激しく、バッテリーが不良
品であるという誤ったイメージを与えてしまい、正確な
品質管理ができず、バッテリー液減りの原因も把握でき
ない等、在庫管理を適切に行うことができない。尚、本
出願人は、先に特願平８−８９７５８号として、容器内
に挿入される管部を、容器内の液中に挿入した状態で、
把持部となる管部の開放口を閉塞して、容器内に挿入さ
れる管部内に取り込んだ液の液面位置から液面レベルを
測定する構成の液面レベル測定具を提案している。For this reason, in a battery in stock,
Since the state of "battery fluid reduction" is suddenly discovered, the amount of fluid is sharply reduced to the stock manager, giving the wrong image that the battery is defective, and accurate quality control cannot be performed. Inventory management cannot be performed properly, for example, the cause of the decrease cannot be grasped. In addition, the applicant of the present invention disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. Hei 8-89758, in a state where a pipe portion inserted into a container was inserted into a liquid in the container.
There has been proposed a liquid level measuring instrument configured to measure the liquid level from the liquid level of a liquid taken into a tube inserted into a container by closing an opening of a tube serving as a gripping portion.
【０００７】本発明は上記に鑑みてなされたものであ
り、簡単な構造により容器内の液面レベルをリニアに測
定できるようにして、液の減少度合いが判るようにし、
液が減少している中途過程における液面レベルの把握を
確実に行い、しかも、視認性に優れ、測定中に液漏れ等
の心配のない使用性に優れた液面レベル測定具を提供す
ることを課題とする。The present invention has been made in view of the above, and has a simple structure so that the liquid level in a container can be measured linearly so that the degree of reduction of the liquid can be determined.
To provide a liquid level measuring instrument that reliably grasps the liquid level in the middle of a process in which the liquid is decreasing, has excellent visibility, and has excellent usability without fear of liquid leakage during measurement. As an issue.
【０００８】又、液の補充機能をも併せ持ち、液補充を
行いつつ液面レベルの測定を行える液面レベル測定具を
提供することを課題とする。It is another object of the present invention to provide a liquid level measuring instrument having a liquid replenishing function and capable of measuring the liquid level while replenishing the liquid.
【０００９】[0009]
【課題を解決するための手段】このため、請求項１に係
る発明は、液が充填された容器内の液面レベルを測定す
る器具であって、前記容器内に挿入される所定長さの管
部と、周壁の少なくとも一部が半透明若しくは透明に形
成され前記容器外に突出する管部と、前記容器内に挿入
される管部と容器外に突出する管部との境部の管体周壁
外面に設けられて容器の液口外端に係止可能な係止部
と、を含んで構成される両端開放の管体を含んで構成さ
れ、前記容器内に挿入される管部内にはフロートが配設
され、前記容器外に突出する管部内には前記フロートと
連動する指針部材が配設され、前記容器外に突出する管
部の周壁の半透明若しくは透明に形成された部分には、
前記指針部材により指し示されることにより、液面レベ
ルを標示する目盛りが付され、前記容器内に挿入される
管部を、容器内の液中に挿入した状態で、該管部内の液
に浮遊する前記フロート位置に応じて変化する前記指針
部材が指し示す前記目盛りから液面レベルを測定する構
成としたことを特徴とする。According to the present invention, there is provided an instrument for measuring the level of a liquid in a container filled with a liquid, the instrument having a predetermined length inserted into the container. A pipe portion, a pipe portion having at least a part of a peripheral wall formed translucent or transparent and protruding outside the container, and a pipe at a boundary between a pipe portion inserted into the container and a pipe portion protruding outside the container. And a locking portion provided on the outer surface of the body peripheral wall and capable of locking to the outer end of the liquid port of the container. A float is provided, and a pointer member interlocking with the float is provided in the pipe portion projecting out of the container, and a semi-transparent or transparent portion of the peripheral wall of the pipe portion projecting out of the container is provided. ,
By being indicated by the pointer member, a scale indicating a liquid level is attached, and the pipe portion inserted into the container is floated on the liquid in the pipe portion while being inserted into the liquid in the container. The liquid surface level is measured from the scale indicated by the pointer member, which changes according to the float position.
【００１０】請求項２に係る発明は、請求項１記載の液
面レベル測定具の構成に加え、前記容器外に突出する管
部の容器内に挿入される管部との連接端部と反対側の開
放端部を、容器外から容器内に液を補充する補充口とし
て形成し、前記両端開放の管体を液補充管として構成し
たことを特徴とする。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the liquid level measuring device according to the first aspect, an end of the pipe projecting out of the container is connected to an end connected to a pipe inserted into the container. The open end on the side is formed as a replenishing port for replenishing the liquid from outside the container into the container, and the tube open at both ends is configured as a liquid replenishing tube.
【００１１】請求項３に係る発明は、前記補充口は、補
充液容器の注入口が直接接続可能な構成であることを特
徴とする。請求項４に係る発明は、前記補充口は、所定
長さの補充液供給管を介して補充液容器の注入口が接続
可能な構成であり、前記補充液供給管は、略Ｌ字形状に
折曲された管若しくは周壁に柔軟な蛇腹部が形成された
管からなることを特徴とする。The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the replenishing port is configured to be directly connectable to an inlet of a replenishing solution container. The invention according to claim 4 is configured such that the replenishing port is connectable to an inlet of a replenishing liquid container via a replenishing liquid supply pipe of a predetermined length, and the replenishing liquid supply pipe has a substantially L-shape. It is characterized by comprising a bent tube or a tube having a flexible bellows formed on the peripheral wall.
【００１２】請求項５に係る発明は、前記管体は、前記
２つの管部と係止部とが一体成形された構成であること
を特徴とする。請求項６に係る発明は、前記係止部は、
前記管体と別体の部材からなり、該部材は管体外周面に
軸方向摺動自由に装着されたことを特徴とする。The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the tube has a configuration in which the two tube portions and the locking portion are integrally formed. The invention according to claim 6, wherein the locking portion is
It is characterized by comprising a member separate from the tube body, and the member is slidably mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the tube body in the axial direction.
【００１３】請求項７に係る発明は、前記係止部は、前
記管体外周面から容器内に挿入される管部中心軸と直交
する面内に延びるフランジ部からなることを特徴とす
る。請求項８に係る発明は、前記容器外に突出する管部
の周壁には、液面レベルが所定範囲であることを標示す
るマークが付されたことを特徴とする。The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the locking portion comprises a flange portion extending from the outer peripheral surface of the tubular body into a plane orthogonal to a central axis of the tubular portion inserted into the container. The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that a mark indicating that the liquid level is within a predetermined range is provided on a peripheral wall of the pipe portion projecting out of the container.
【００１４】請求項９に係る発明は、前記管体は、容器
内に挿入される管部と容器外に突出する管部とが直線状
に設けられた直管状に形成されたことを特徴とする。請
求項１０に係る発明は、液が充填された容器は、バッテ
リーの電槽のセルであり、バッテリー液面レベルを測定
することを特徴とする。According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the tube is formed as a straight tube in which a tube inserted into a container and a tube protruding outside the container are linearly provided. I do. The invention according to claim 10 is characterized in that the container filled with the liquid is a cell of a battery case, and measures the liquid level of the battery.
【００１５】かかる本発明の作用について説明する。請
求項１に係る発明において、液面レベル測定具の突出管
部を手で持って、挿入管部を液口から容器内に、フラン
ジ部が液口外端に係止されるまで挿入する。この状態
で、挿入管部内における液は液面レベルに応じた高さ位
置となっており、この液面上にフロートが浮いた状態と
なる。The operation of the present invention will be described. In the invention according to claim 1, while holding the projecting tube portion of the liquid level measuring instrument by hand, insert the insertion tube portion from the liquid port into the container until the flange portion is locked at the outer end of the liquid port. In this state, the liquid in the insertion tube is at a height position corresponding to the liquid level, and the float floats on this liquid level.
【００１６】このように容器内に挿入される挿入管部内
の液に浮遊するフロート位置に応じて指針部材が上下
し、この指針部材が指し示す目盛りから液面レベルを測
定する。即ち、指針部材が指し示した位置に対応する目
盛りを読み取って、液面レベルを確認する。As described above, the pointer member moves up and down in accordance with the float position floating in the liquid in the insertion tube portion inserted into the container, and the liquid level is measured from the scale indicated by the pointer member. That is, the scale corresponding to the position indicated by the pointer member is read to check the liquid level.
【００１７】請求項２に係る発明において、液面レベル
が要注意レベル或いは危険レベルと判定された場合に
は、補充口から補充液を容器内に注入しながら、液面の
高さを液面レベル測定具を使用してチェックする。この
場合、請求項３に係る発明の如く、補充口を、補充液容
器の注入口が直接接続可能な構成とすることにより、液
がこぼるれことなく補充口から補充できる。In the invention according to the second aspect, when the liquid level is determined to be a cautionary level or a dangerous level, the liquid level is adjusted while the replenishing solution is poured into the container through the replenishing port. Check using a level measurement tool. In this case, the liquid can be replenished from the replenishing port without spilling by configuring the replenishing port to be directly connectable to the inlet of the replenishing liquid container.
【００１８】又、請求項４に係る発明の如く、補充口
を、所定長さの補充液供給管を介して補充液容器の注入
口が接続可能な構成とし、かつ補充液供給管として、周
壁に柔軟な蛇腹部が形成された管或いは略Ｌ字形状に折
曲した管から構成することにより、例えば、トラックの
ようにバッテリー上部のスペースが狭い場合に、補充液
供給管を補充口に取り付けて、液補充を行うことによ
り、邪魔されずに液の補充が可能となる。According to the present invention, the replenishing port can be connected to an inlet of a replenishing solution container via a replenishing solution supply pipe having a predetermined length, and the replenishing solution supply pipe can be formed as a peripheral wall. By using a tube with a flexible bellows or a tube bent in a substantially L-shape, for example, when the space above the battery is narrow like a truck, the replenisher supply tube is attached to the refill port. Thus, by performing the liquid replenishment, the liquid can be replenished without being disturbed.
【００１９】請求項５に係る発明においては、測定具の
製作が容易に行える。請求項６に係る発明においては、
係止部を構成する別体部材位置を、測定対象の容器に合
わせて調節して、種々の容器の液面レベル測定を可能に
する。請求項７に係る発明においては、挿入管部を容器
内に挿入した際の係止が確実に行われる。In the invention according to claim 5, the measurement tool can be easily manufactured. In the invention according to claim 6,
The position of the separate member constituting the locking portion is adjusted according to the container to be measured, so that the liquid level of various containers can be measured. In the invention according to claim 7, the locking when the insertion tube portion is inserted into the container is reliably performed.
【００２０】請求項８に係る発明においては、マーク位
置の判別により簡易な測定が可能となる。請求項９に係
る発明によると、管体形状が簡単となり、測定対象の容
器上方に他の構造物がない場合に、管体が操作し易い。
請求項１０に係る発明によると、在庫のバッテリーにお
いて、バッテリー液の減少度合が判るため、バッテリー
液が減少している中途過程における液面レベルの把握が
可能であり、適宜バッテリー液面レベル測定を実施する
ことにより、「バッテリー液減り」の状態が突然発覚す
ることがなく、在庫管理者に液減りが激しく、バッテリ
ーが不良品であるという誤ったイメージを与える虞もな
く、正確な品質管理が可能となり、バッテリー液減りの
原因も把握できるようになる等、バッテリーの在庫管理
を適切に行うことができる。In the invention according to the eighth aspect, simple measurement can be performed by determining the mark position. According to the ninth aspect of the invention, the shape of the tube is simplified, and the tube is easily operated when there is no other structure above the container to be measured.
According to the invention according to claim 10, in the battery in stock, since the degree of decrease in the battery liquid is known, it is possible to grasp the liquid level in the middle of the process in which the battery liquid is decreasing. By doing so, the "battery fluid reduction" condition is not suddenly discovered, the liquid level is sharply reduced to the inventory manager, and there is no risk of giving the wrong image that the battery is defective. This makes it possible to manage the inventory of the battery appropriately, for example, by grasping the cause of the decrease in the battery fluid.
【００２１】[0021]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施形態を図面に
基づいて詳述する。図１〜図４は、本発明に係る液面レ
ベル測定具としてのバッテリー液面レベル測定具の一実
施形態を示している。これらの図において、バッテリー
液面レベル測定具１は、バッテリーの電槽のセル内に挿
入される所定長さの管部としてのチューブ部（以下、挿
入チューブ部と言う）２と、前記セル外に突出する管部
としてのチューブ部（以下、突出チューブ部と言う）３
と、前記挿入チューブ部２と突出チューブ部３との境部
に設けられてバッテリー９のセル１０の液口１２外端に
係止可能な係止部としてのフランジ部４と、を含んで構
成される両端開放の管体としてのチューブ５からなる。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 show an embodiment of a battery liquid level measuring instrument as a liquid level measuring instrument according to the present invention. In these figures, a battery liquid level measuring device 1 includes a tube portion (hereinafter, referred to as an insertion tube portion) 2 as a tube portion having a predetermined length inserted into a cell of a battery case of the battery, and an outer portion of the cell. Tube part (hereinafter, referred to as projecting tube part) 3
And a flange portion 4 provided at the boundary between the insertion tube portion 2 and the protruding tube portion 3 and serving as a locking portion that can be locked to the outer end of the liquid port 12 of the cell 10 of the battery 9. And a tube 5 which is open at both ends.
【００２２】この場合、前記チューブ５は、半透明若し
くは透明の材料、例えば、ポリメチルペンテン（ＴＰ
Ｘ），ポリエチレン（ＰＥ），ＰＥＴ樹脂、塩化ビニー
ル、ポリカーボネート，ＡＳ樹脂等の耐酸性樹脂、ガラ
ス等により、挿入チューブ部２と突出チューブ部３とフ
ランジ部４とが一体成形され、かつ挿入チューブ部２と
突出チューブ部３とが直線状に設けられた形状に形成さ
れる。In this case, the tube 5 is made of a translucent or transparent material, for example, polymethylpentene (TP).
X), polyethylene (PE), PET resin, vinyl chloride, polycarbonate, acid resistant resin such as AS resin, glass, etc., the insertion tube part 2, the protruding tube part 3, and the flange part 4 are integrally formed, and the insertion tube The portion 2 and the protruding tube portion 3 are formed in a shape provided linearly.
【００２３】前記挿入チューブ部２は、液口１２の内径
（例えば、１４ｍｍ）よりも若干小径さい外径に形成さ
れている円筒形状であって、周壁が釣鐘状に湾曲した形
状に形成される。又、突出チューブ部３は直管形状に形
成される。更に、フランジ部４は、チューブ５外周面か
らチューブ５中心軸と直交する面内に延びる長円形状に
形成される。The insertion tube portion 2 has a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter (for example, 14 mm) of the liquid port 12, and has a peripheral wall curved like a bell. . The protruding tube portion 3 is formed in a straight tube shape. Further, the flange portion 4 is formed in an oval shape extending from the outer peripheral surface of the tube 5 into a plane orthogonal to the central axis of the tube 5.
【００２４】そして、挿入チューブ部２内にはフロート
６が配設され、突出チューブ部３内には前記フロート６
と連動する指針部材７が配設される。前記フロート６
は、下面に浅い陥凹部６ａが形成された円板から構成さ
れる。又、指針部材７は円板から構成される。これらフ
ロート６と指針部材７とは、挿入チューブ部２から突出
チューブ部３へと直線状に伸びる細い軸部材８により連
接され、これにより、フロート６と指針部材７とは連動
する。A float 6 is provided in the insertion tube portion 2, and the float 6 is provided in the protruding tube portion 3.
A pointer member 7 is provided which is linked with the pointer member 7. The float 6
Is composed of a disk having a shallow recess 6a formed on the lower surface. The pointer member 7 is formed of a disk. The float 6 and the pointer member 7 are connected by a thin shaft member 8 that extends linearly from the insertion tube portion 2 to the protruding tube portion 3, whereby the float 6 and the pointer member 7 are interlocked.
【００２５】フロート６と指針部材７と軸部材８とは一
体成形され、例えば赤色等の着色が施されている。又、
突出チューブ部３の周壁には、前記指針部材７により指
し示されることにより、液面レベルを標示する目盛り１
３と、液面レベルを簡易に測定するため、液面レベルが
所定範囲であることを標示するマーク１４，１５とが付
されている。The float 6, the pointer member 7, and the shaft member 8 are integrally formed, and are colored, for example, red. or,
On the peripheral wall of the protruding tube portion 3, a scale 1 indicating the liquid level is indicated by the pointer member 7.
3 and marks 14 and 15 indicating that the liquid level is within a predetermined range for easy measurement of the liquid level.
【００２６】前記目盛り１３は、所定間隔で刻まれてお
り、突出チューブ部３の周壁外面から微小に凸状に張り
出す線若しくは溝状に引っ込む線を夫々横方向に複数本
形成することにより構成される。尚、この線には着色が
施されている。前記マーク１４，１５は、突出チューブ
部３の周壁外面から微小に凸状に張り出す三角形、丸形
の線を夫々横方向に複数本形成することにより構成され
る。The graduations 13 are formed at predetermined intervals, and are formed by forming a plurality of lines extending slightly in a convex shape from the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the projecting tube portion 3 or retracting in a groove shape in the lateral direction. Is done. This line is colored. The marks 14 and 15 are formed by forming a plurality of triangular and round lines, respectively, projecting slightly from the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the protruding tube portion 3 in the lateral direction.
【００２７】目盛り１３及びマーク１４，１５の形態等
の詳細について説明すると、目盛り１３となる線は、突
出チューブ部３の下側から順に例えば２ｍｍ間隔で、１
６本形成される。突出チューブ部３の下側から１本目、
６本目、１１本目、１６本目の線は長く形成され、２〜
５本目，７〜１０本目、１２〜１５本目の線は短く形成
され、１本目の線は最低液面線（ＬＬ）を示し、１１本
目の線は上限液面線（ＵＬ）を示している。The details of the form of the graduation 13 and the marks 14 and 15 will be described. Lines serving as the graduation 13 are sequentially arranged from the lower side of the protruding tube portion 3 at intervals of, for example, 2 mm.
Six are formed. The first tube from the lower side of the protruding tube portion 3,
The sixth, eleventh and sixteenth lines are formed long,
The fifth, seventh to tenth, and twelfth to fifteenth lines are formed short, the first line indicates the lowest liquid level line (LL), and the eleventh line indicates the upper limit liquid level line (UL). .
【００２８】三角形のマーク１５は、１本目と６本目の
線の間の突出チューブ部３周面位置に形成され、丸形の
マーク１４は、６本目と１１本目の線の間の突出チュー
ブ部３周面位置に形成される。この場合、各マーク１
４，１５は、三角形のマーク１５が付された範囲に液面
レベルがあるときには、液面レベルが低く、丸形のマー
ク１４が付された範囲に液面レベルがあるときには、液
面レベルが高いという、液面レベルの高低のみを簡易に
判定するものである。The triangular mark 15 is formed at the position on the peripheral surface of the protruding tube 3 between the first and sixth lines, and the circular mark 14 is formed on the protruding tube between the sixth and eleventh lines. It is formed at three circumferential positions. In this case, each mark 1
4, 15 indicate that the liquid level is low when there is a liquid level in the area marked with the triangular mark 15, and the liquid level is low when the liquid level is present in the area marked with the circular mark 14. Only the level of the liquid level, that is, high, is simply determined.
【００２９】尚、目盛り１３は、上記のように２ｍｍ間
隔に限らず、１〜１０ｍｍの間の間隔に設定することが
できる。このように、１〜１０ｍｍの間の間隔を適宜選
択して設定した場合、設定間隔毎に目盛りの本数も変化
する。又、目盛り１３を付与する幅（目盛りレンジ：最
低液面線〜最高液面線）は、上記実施形態では、２０ｍ
ｍとしたが、１０〜３０ｍｍの範囲に設定することがで
きる。The scale 13 is not limited to the 2 mm interval as described above, but can be set to an interval between 1 and 10 mm. As described above, when the interval between 1 and 10 mm is appropriately selected and set, the number of scales changes at each set interval. The width of the scale 13 (scale range: minimum liquid level line to maximum liquid level line) is 20 m in the above embodiment.
m, but can be set in the range of 10 to 30 mm.
【００３０】更に、上記マーク１４，１５の形状は、丸
形や三角形に限らず、その他の形状でも構わない。又、
上記の実施形態においては、目盛り１３とマーク１４，
１５の両方を付与したが、目盛りなしでマークのみを、
或いは、マークなしで目盛りのみを夫々付与するように
しても構わない。Further, the shapes of the marks 14 and 15 are not limited to a round shape or a triangular shape, but may be other shapes. or,
In the above embodiment, the scale 13 and the mark 14,
15 both, but only mark without scale,
Alternatively, only the scales may be provided without marks.
【００３１】ここで、一般的にバッテリー９の電解液は
充電状態及び液量により比重値が異なる。このため、電
解液の比重値の相違によって、フロート６の液面に浸る
深さが相違する。この深さの差は、そのままフロート６
と連動する指針部材７が指し示す値の誤差に繋がる。Here, the specific gravity of the electrolytic solution of the battery 9 generally differs depending on the state of charge and the amount of the solution. For this reason, the immersion depth of the float 6 in the liquid surface varies depending on the difference in the specific gravity of the electrolyte. This difference in depth can be
This leads to an error in the value indicated by the pointer member 7 that is linked.
【００３２】従って、フロート６を設計するに当たって
は、上記指針部材７が指し示す値の誤差が最小となる形
状とするのが好ましく、本実施形態のような円板の他に
次のような形状が考えられる。 （１）円柱状（中空若しくは中実） （２）球状 （３）半球状 （４）円錐状 （５）棒状 （６）（１）〜（５）の形状を種々組み合わせた形状 又、上述した誤差が最小となるようなフロート６の設計
において、製造上でき得る限り、フロート６の重量を軽
減することが考えられる。Therefore, when designing the float 6, it is preferable to adopt a shape that minimizes the error of the value indicated by the pointer member 7. In addition to the disk as in this embodiment, the following shape is used. Conceivable. (1) Columnar shape (hollow or solid) (2) Spherical (3) Hemispherical (4) Conical (5) Rod (6) Shape combining various shapes of (1) to (5) In designing the float 6 such that the error is minimized, it is conceivable to reduce the weight of the float 6 as long as it can be manufactured.
【００３３】従って、フロート６の樹脂肉厚の他、指針
部材７及び軸部材８の肉厚も製造上でき得る限り軽量化
に結び付く肉厚にするのが好ましい。次に、かかる構成
のバッテリー液面レベル測定具１の使用方法を、図４を
参照しつつ説明する。先ず、バッテリー９の６つのセル
１０に夫々装着された液口栓を取外す。Therefore, it is preferable that the thickness of the pointer member 7 and the shaft member 8 besides the resin thickness of the float 6 be as thin as possible in terms of manufacturing. Next, a method of using the battery level measuring instrument 1 having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG. First, the liquid port plugs attached to the six cells 10 of the battery 9 are removed.
【００３４】そして、バッテリー液面レベル測定具１の
突出チューブ部３を手で持って、挿入チューブ部２を液
口１２からセル１０内に、フランジ部４が液口１２外端
に係止されるまで挿入する。この状態で、挿入チューブ
部２内における液はバッテリー液面レベルに応じた高さ
位置となっており、この液面上にフロート６が浮いた状
態となる。Then, while holding the protruding tube portion 3 of the battery liquid level measuring instrument 1 by hand, the insertion tube portion 2 is locked into the cell 10 from the liquid port 12, and the flange portion 4 is locked to the outer end of the liquid port 12. Until it is inserted. In this state, the liquid in the insertion tube portion 2 is at a height position corresponding to the battery liquid level, and the float 6 floats on the liquid surface.
【００３５】このようにセル１０内に挿入される挿入チ
ューブ部２内の液に浮遊するフロート６位置に応じて指
針部材７が上下し、この指針部材７が指し示す目盛り１
３から液面レベルを測定する。即ち、指針部材７が指し
示した位置に対応する目盛り１３を読み取るか、或いは
どのマーク１４，１５の位置を指針部材が指し示してい
るかを判断する。In this way, the pointer member 7 moves up and down in accordance with the position of the float 6 floating in the liquid in the insertion tube portion 2 inserted into the cell 10, and the scale 1 indicated by the pointer member 7
Measure the liquid level from 3. That is, it is determined whether the scale 13 corresponding to the position indicated by the pointer member 7 is read or which mark 14, 15 is indicated by the pointer member.
【００３６】ここで、目盛り１３の読み値及びマーク１
４，１５と判定との関係の一つの例を表１に示す。Here, the reading value of the scale 13 and the mark 1
Table 1 shows one example of the relationship between 4, 15 and the judgment.
【００３７】[0037]
【表１】 [Table 1]
【００３８】即ち、目盛り１３の読み値が２０〜１０ｍ
ｍの間或いは液面に対応するマークが丸形のマーク１４
の場合には、セル１０内の液が最低液面から２０〜１０
ｍｍの間の高さ位置にあるため、液は十分に入ってお
り、ＯＫレベルと判定される。又、目盛り１３の読み値
が１０〜０ｍｍの間或いは液面に対応するマークが三角
形のマーク１５の場合には、セル１０内の液が最低液面
から１０〜０ｍｍの間の高さ位置にあるため、液が減っ
ており、補水の必要があり、要注意レベルと判定され
る。That is, the reading of the scale 13 is 20 to 10 m.
The mark corresponding to the liquid level during the m
In the case of the above, the liquid in the cell 10 is 20 to 10 from the lowest liquid level.
Since the liquid is located at a height position between mm, the liquid is sufficiently contained, and it is determined that the liquid is at the OK level. When the reading on the scale 13 is between 10 and 0 mm or when the mark corresponding to the liquid level is a triangular mark 15, the liquid in the cell 10 is at a height position between 10 and 0 mm from the lowest liquid level. Because of this, the amount of liquid has decreased, and it is necessary to refill the water.
【００３９】更に、目盛り１３の読み値が０ｍｍ以下で
測定不能の場合には、セル１０内の液が最低液面線より
も低い高さ位置にあるため、直ちに補水の必要があり、
危険レベルと判定される。以上の測定を各セル１０毎に
順次行う。尚、目盛り１３の読み値或いはどのマーク１
４，１５の位置に液面位置があったかの結果を、各セル
１０毎にマークシートに記入し、表１を参考にして、判
定結果を記入して、管理すると良い。Furthermore, when the reading on the scale 13 is 0 mm or less and measurement is impossible, the liquid in the cell 10 is at a height position lower than the minimum liquid level line, so that it is necessary to immediately refill water.
It is determined to be a dangerous level. The above measurement is sequentially performed for each cell 10. In addition, the reading value of the scale 13 or any mark 1
It is preferable that the result of whether or not the liquid level position exists at the positions of 4 and 15 is written in a mark sheet for each cell 10, and the judgment result is written and managed with reference to Table 1.
【００４０】そして、上記のように要注意レベル或いは
危険レベルと判定された場合には、ＯＫレベルまで補充
液（精製水）をセル１０内に注入し。注入後に再度液面
の高さをバッテリー液面レベル測定具１を使用してチェ
ックする。尚、上述した判定法は１つの例であって、こ
れに限るものではない。上記の測定、補充液の注入が全
て終了した後、バッテリー９の液口１２に栓を取り付
け、バッテリー液面レベル測定具１は流水で洗浄すれば
良い。When the cautionary level or the dangerous level is determined as described above, a replenisher (purified water) is injected into the cell 10 up to the OK level. After the injection, the liquid level is checked again using the battery liquid level measuring instrument 1. Note that the above-described determination method is one example, and the present invention is not limited to this. After the above measurement and the injection of the replenisher have all been completed, a stopper is attached to the liquid port 12 of the battery 9 and the battery liquid level measuring instrument 1 may be washed with running water.
【００４１】かかる構成のバッテリー液面レベル測定具
１によると、その挿入チューブ部２を、バッテリー９の
電槽のセル１０内の液中に挿入した状態で、挿入チュー
ブ部２内の液に浮遊するフロート６位置に応じて変化す
る指針部材が指し示す目盛り１３から液面レベルを測定
可能な構成としたから、セル１０におけるバッテリー液
面レベルが規定レベル以上であるか以下であるかの判
定、即ち、ＯＮ・ＯＦＦ的判定ではなく、バッテリー液
面レベルをリニアに測定でき、バッテリー液の減少度合
が判るため、バッテリー液が減少している中途過程にお
ける液面レベルの把握が可能である。According to the battery level measuring instrument 1 having such a configuration, the insertion tube portion 2 is inserted into the liquid in the cell 10 of the battery case of the battery 9 and floats in the liquid in the insertion tube portion 2. Since the liquid level can be measured from the scale 13 indicated by the pointer member that changes according to the position of the float 6, the determination is made as to whether the battery liquid level in the cell 10 is equal to or higher than a specified level, that is, The battery liquid level can be measured linearly instead of the ON / OFF determination, and the degree of decrease in the battery liquid can be determined. Therefore, the liquid level in the middle of the process of decreasing the battery liquid can be grasped.
【００４２】このため、在庫のバッテリーにおいて、適
宜バッテリー液面レベル測定を実施すれば、「バッテリ
ー液減り」の状態が突然発覚することがなく、在庫管理
者に液減りが激しく、バッテリーが不良品であるという
誤ったイメージを与える虞もなく、正確な品質管理が可
能となり、バッテリー液減りの原因も把握できるように
なる等、バッテリーの在庫管理を適切に行うことができ
る。For this reason, if the battery liquid level of the stock battery is measured as appropriate, the state of "battery fluid decrease" will not be suddenly detected, and the stock manager will drastically decrease the battery level, and the battery is defective. It is possible to properly manage the stock of the battery, for example, it is possible to accurately control the quality and to understand the cause of the decrease of the battery fluid without giving a false image that the battery is low.
【００４３】又、かかるバッテリー液面レベル測定具１
は、バッテリー９の電槽が例えば赤色等で不透明のもの
であって、電槽内部のバッテリー液面が外部から見え
ず、電槽外観の目視によるバッテリー液面レベル測定は
不可能の場合に特に有効である。又、かかるバッテリー
液面レベル測定具１によると、突出チューブ部３を手で
持って、挿入チューブ部２を液口１２からセル１０内
に、フランジ部４が液口１２外端に係止されるまで挿入
した後、指針部材７が指し示す目盛り１３を読み取ると
いった作業のみで、簡単に測定が行えるため、測定作業
に手間が掛からず、効率が良い。Also, the battery liquid level measuring instrument 1
In particular, when the battery case of the battery 9 is, for example, red and opaque, the battery liquid level inside the battery case is not visible from the outside, and it is impossible to visually measure the battery liquid level of the battery case. It is valid. Further, according to the battery liquid level measuring instrument 1, the protruding tube portion 3 is held by hand, the insertion tube portion 2 is locked into the cell 10 from the liquid port 12, and the flange portion 4 is locked to the outer end of the liquid port 12. After the insertion, the measurement can be performed simply by reading the scale 13 indicated by the pointer member 7, so that the measurement operation is not troublesome and the efficiency is high.
【００４４】更に、挿入チューブ部２と突出チューブ部
３との間のチューブ５外周面にフランジ部４を設けて、
挿入チューブ部２をセル１０内に挿入した際、これをバ
ッテリー９の液口１２外端に係止させる構成としたか
ら、挿入チューブ部２をセル１０内に確実に位置させる
ことができると共に、挿入チューブ部２の差し込み過ぎ
による、セル１０内部の構成部品（セパレータ、電極
等）の破損を防止することができる。Further, a flange portion 4 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the tube 5 between the insertion tube portion 2 and the protruding tube portion 3,
When the insertion tube portion 2 is inserted into the cell 10, the insertion tube portion 2 is engaged with the outer end of the liquid port 12 of the battery 9, so that the insertion tube portion 2 can be reliably positioned in the cell 10. Damage to components (separators, electrodes, etc.) inside the cell 10 due to excessive insertion of the insertion tube portion 2 can be prevented.
【００４５】又、本実施形態においては、目盛り１３に
加えて、液面レベルが所定範囲であることを標示するマ
ーク１４，１５を付すようにしたから、簡易な測定が可
能となる。特に、かかるバッテリー液面レベル測定具１
によると、次のような特出した利点がある。In the present embodiment, marks 14 and 15 indicating that the liquid level is within a predetermined range are provided in addition to the scale 13, so that simple measurement is possible. In particular, such a battery liquid level measuring instrument 1
According to this, there are the following special advantages.
【００４６】即ち、バッテリー液面レベル測定具１の挿
入チューブ部２を液口１２内に挿入したままの状態で、
液面レベルの測定が行え、バッテリー９内部の電解液が
こぼれたり、たれたするのが最小限に抑えられる。又、
液面そのものを読み取るものと比較して、着色が施され
た指針部材７を目視して目盛り１３を読み取るため、目
盛り１３が読み取り易く、安易にかつ確実に液面レベル
を測定できる。That is, with the insertion tube portion 2 of the battery liquid level measuring instrument 1 inserted into the liquid port 12,
The liquid level can be measured, and the spilling or dripping of the electrolyte inside the battery 9 can be minimized. or,
Since the scale 13 is read by visually observing the colored pointer member 7 as compared with the case of reading the liquid level itself, the scale 13 is easy to read, and the liquid level can be measured easily and reliably.
【００４７】尚、フランジ部４の位置を変化させたり，
目盛り１３の位置を変化させたバッテリー液面レベル測
定具を種々用意しておけば、種々の形式のバッテリーに
対処することができる。或いは、図５に示すように、フ
ランジ部となるフランジ部材１６を、チューブ５とは別
体に形成し、これをチューブ５外周面に軸方向摺動自由
に装着した構成にし、フランジ部材１６を摺動させてそ
の位置を、測定対象のバッテリーに合わせて調節するよ
うにすれば、一種類のバッテリー液面レベル測定具１に
よって、種々のバッテリーの液面レベル測定が可能とな
る。The position of the flange 4 can be changed,
Various types of batteries can be handled by preparing various battery liquid level measuring tools with the position of the scale 13 changed. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5, a flange member 16 serving as a flange portion is formed separately from the tube 5, and the flange member 16 is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the tube 5 so as to be freely slidable in the axial direction. If the position is adjusted by sliding the battery according to the battery to be measured, the liquid level of various batteries can be measured by one kind of battery liquid level measuring instrument 1.
【００４８】尚、上記実施形態においては、挿入チュー
ブ部２、突出チューブ部３を一体成形したが、別体に形
成して結合した構成であっても良いし、突出チューブ部
３の目盛り１３を附した部分のみさえ半透明若しくは透
明であれば、挿入チューブ部２、フランジ部４は不透明
でも構わない。図６は、本発明の他の実施形態を示して
いる。In the above embodiment, the insertion tube portion 2 and the projecting tube portion 3 are integrally formed. However, the insertion tube portion 2 and the projecting tube portion 3 may be formed separately and connected to each other. If only the attached portion is translucent or transparent, the insertion tube portion 2 and the flange portion 4 may be opaque. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the present invention.
【００４９】この実施形態は、図１〜図５に示した液面
レベル測定具１の構成に加え、セル１０外に突出する突
出チューブ部３のセル１０内に挿入される挿入チューブ
部２との連接端部と反対側の開放端部を、セル１０外部
から内部に補充液（精製水）を補充する補充口３Ａとし
て形成し、両端開放のチューブ５を液補充管として構成
したものである。In this embodiment, in addition to the structure of the liquid level measuring device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the insertion tube portion 2 inserted into the cell 10 of the protruding tube portion 3 projecting out of the cell 10 Is formed as a replenishing port 3A for replenishing a replenishing solution (purified water) from the outside to the inside of the cell 10, and the tube 5 open at both ends as a liquid replenishing tube. .
【００５０】即ち、上記のように要注意レベル或いは危
険レベルと判定された場合には、補充口３Ａから補充液
（精製水）をセル１０内に注入しながら、液面の高さを
チェックする。この場合、前記補充口３Ａは、補充液容
器１７の注入口が直接接続可能な構成、或いは、所定長
さの補充液供給管２０を介して補充液容器１７の注入口
が接続可能な構成とするのが好ましく、この補充液供給
管２０は、図６に示すように、先端が液供給口２０Ａと
なり、周壁に柔軟な蛇腹部２０Ｂが形成された管から構
成するのが良く、例えば、トラックのようにバッテリー
上部のスペースが狭い場合にあっても、補充液供給管２
０が横方向に延びて位置するため、邪魔されずに液の補
充が可能であり、トラック用バッテリー等専用の測定具
として有効である。That is, when it is determined that the caution level or the dangerous level is required as described above, the level of the liquid is checked while the replenisher (purified water) is injected into the cell 10 from the replenisher port 3A. . In this case, the replenishing port 3A has a configuration in which the inlet of the replenisher container 17 can be directly connected or a configuration in which the inlet of the replenisher container 17 can be connected via a replenisher supply pipe 20 having a predetermined length. As shown in FIG. 6, the replenishing liquid supply pipe 20 is preferably formed of a pipe having a liquid supply port 20A at the end and a flexible bellows portion 20B formed on the peripheral wall. Even if the space above the battery is narrow as in
Since 0 extends in the lateral direction, the liquid can be replenished without any hindrance, and is effective as a dedicated measuring instrument such as a truck battery.
【００５１】又、補充液供給管２１を、図７に示すよう
な、先端が液供給口２１Ａとなった略Ｌ字形状に折曲し
た管から構成しても良い。尚、補充液供給管２０及び補
充液供給管２１の液供給口２０Ａ，２１Ａは、補充口３
Ａに嵌め込んで接続すれば良いが、接続状態を確実にす
るため、リング状の結束バンド１９等を用いて、接続部
分を締め付け固定すると良い。Further, the replenishing liquid supply pipe 21 may be constituted by a pipe which is bent into a substantially L-shape having a liquid supply port 21A at the tip as shown in FIG. The liquid supply ports 20A and 21A of the replenisher supply pipe 20 and the replenisher supply pipe 21 are connected to the replenisher 3
The connection may be made by fitting it into A, but in order to secure the connection state, the connection portion may be tightened and fixed using a ring-shaped binding band 19 or the like.
【００５２】かかる実施形態によると、液面レベルの測
定と液の補充とが同時に行えるため、液の補充後に測定
し、又、補充して測定というような補充と測定とを繰り
返す作業が不要であり、しかも、補充しながら液面レベ
ルの測定が行われるため、オーバフローを未然に防ぐこ
ともでき、作業性に優れている。ここで、本発明の変形
態様として、図示しないが、バッテリー液面レベル測定
具自体を補充液容易の補充液注入口に予め備えたものも
考えられる（バッテリー液面レベル測定具付補充液容
器）。According to this embodiment, since the measurement of the liquid level and the replenishment of the liquid can be performed at the same time, it is not necessary to repeat the replenishment and the measurement, such as measuring after replenishing the liquid and replenishing and measuring. In addition, since the liquid level is measured while replenishing, overflow can be prevented beforehand, and workability is excellent. Here, as a modified embodiment of the present invention, although not shown, it is also conceivable that the battery liquid level measuring instrument itself is provided in advance at a replenishing liquid inlet for facilitating replenishing liquid (refill liquid container with battery liquid level measuring instrument). .
【００５３】或いは、図示しないが、バッテリーの液口
１２にバッテリー液面レベル測定具を予め装備したもの
も考えられる（バッテリー液面レベル測定具付バッテリ
ー）。この場合、バッテリー液面レベル測定具の補充口
を常時は液口栓で塞いでおくようにする。以上の実施形
態においては、バッテリー液面レベル測定具について説
明したが、本発明の液面レベル測定具はバッテリー液面
に限らず、液が充填された容器において、その内部液面
レベルを測定する場合全てにおいて使用することができ
る。Alternatively, although not shown, a battery liquid level measuring instrument may be provided in advance in the battery liquid port 12 (battery with a battery liquid level measuring instrument). In this case, the replenishing port of the battery liquid level measuring instrument is always closed with the liquid port plug. In the above embodiments, the battery level measuring device was described, but the liquid level measuring device of the present invention is not limited to the battery level, and measures the internal liquid level in a container filled with liquid. Can be used in all cases.
【００５４】[0054]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように、請求項１に係る発
明によれば、容器における液面レベルが規定レベル以上
であるか以下であるかの判定、即ち、ＯＮ・ＯＦＦ的判
定ではなく、液面レベルをリニアに測定でき、液の減少
度合が判るため、液が減少している中途過程における液
面レベルの把握が可能であり、容器が不透明のものであ
って、容器内部の液面が外部から見えず、容器外観の目
視による液面レベル測定は不可能の場合に特に有効であ
る。又、容器外に突出する管部を手で持って、容器内に
挿入される管部を液口から容器内に、フランジ部が液口
外端に係止されるまで挿入した後、指針部材が指し示す
目盛りを読み取るといった作業のみで、簡単に測定が行
えるため、測定作業に手間が掛からず、効率が良く、更
に、挿入管部と突出管部との間の管体外周にフランジ部
を設けて、挿入管部を容器内に挿入した際、これを液口
外端に係止させる構成としたから、例えば、挿入管部の
差し込み過ぎによる、容器内部の構成部品の破損を防止
することができる。As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is determined whether or not the liquid level in the container is equal to or higher than a specified level, that is, it is not an ON / OFF determination. Since the liquid level can be measured linearly and the degree of decrease in the liquid can be determined, it is possible to grasp the liquid level during the course of the decrease in the liquid, and if the container is opaque and the liquid level inside the container is low. This is particularly effective when the liquid level is not visible from the outside and it is impossible to visually measure the liquid level of the outer appearance of the container. Also, holding the pipe part protruding out of the container by hand, insert the pipe part inserted into the container from the liquid port into the container until the flange part is locked at the outer end of the liquid port, and then the pointer member is Since the measurement can be easily performed simply by reading the indicated scale, the measurement work does not take much time and is efficient, and furthermore, a flange is provided on the outer periphery of the pipe between the insertion pipe and the protruding pipe. When the insertion tube is inserted into the container, the insertion tube is engaged with the outer end of the liquid port. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the components inside the container from being damaged due to excessive insertion of the insertion tube.
【００５５】請求項２に係る発明によれば、容器外に突
出する管部の容器内に挿入される管部との連接端部と反
対側の開放端部を、容器外から容器内に液を補充する補
充口として形成し、前記両端開放の管体を液補充管とし
て構成したから、液面レベルの測定と液の補充とが同時
に行えるため、液の補充後に測定し、又、補充して測定
というような補充と測定とを繰り返す作業が不要であ
り、しかも、補充しながら液面レベルの測定が行われる
ため、オーバフローを未然に防ぐこともでき、作業性に
優れている。According to the second aspect of the present invention, the open end of the tube projecting outside the container, opposite to the end connected to the tube inserted into the container, is placed in the container from outside the container. Is formed as a replenishing port for replenishing the liquid, and the pipes open at both ends are configured as a liquid replenishing tube, so that the measurement of the liquid level and the replenishment of the liquid can be performed at the same time. This eliminates the need for repetition of replenishment and measurement, such as measurement, and furthermore, since the liquid level is measured while replenishing, overflow can be prevented beforehand, resulting in excellent workability.
【００５６】請求項３に係る発明によれば、補充口を、
補充液容器の注入口が直接接続可能な構成としたから、
補充液をこぼれることなく確実かつ簡単に補充できる。
請求項４に係る発明によれば、補充口を、所定長さの補
充液供給管を介して補充液容器の注入口が接続可能な構
成とし、前記補充液供給管は、略Ｌ字形状に折曲された
管若しくは周壁に柔軟な蛇腹部が形成された管から構成
したから、例えば、トラックのようにバッテリー上部の
スペースが狭い場合にあっても、補充液供給管が横方向
に延びて位置するため、邪魔されずに液の補充が可能で
あり、トラック用バッテリー等専用の測定具として有効
である。According to the third aspect of the present invention, the replenishing port is
Because the inlet of the replenisher container was configured to be directly connectable,
The replenisher can be replenished reliably and easily without spilling.
According to the invention according to claim 4, the replenishing port is configured to be connectable to an inlet of a replenishing solution container via a replenishing solution supply pipe of a predetermined length, and the replenishing solution supply pipe has a substantially L-shape. Since it is composed of a bent tube or a tube with a flexible bellows formed on the peripheral wall, even when the space above the battery is narrow like a truck, for example, the replenisher supply tube extends laterally. Since it is located, the liquid can be replenished without being disturbed, and it is effective as a dedicated measuring instrument such as a truck battery.
【００５７】請求項５に係る発明によると、測定具の製
作性に優れている。請求項６に係る発明によると、係止
部を構成する別体部材位置を、測定対象の容器に合わせ
て調節するようにすれば、一種類の測定具によって、種
々の容器の液面レベル測定が可能となる。請求項７に係
る発明によると、挿入管部を容器内に挿入した際の係止
を確実に行うことができる。According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the measuring instrument is excellent in manufacturability. According to the invention according to claim 6, if the position of the separate member constituting the locking portion is adjusted according to the container to be measured, the liquid level measurement of various containers can be performed by one type of measuring tool. Becomes possible. According to the invention according to claim 7, it is possible to reliably perform locking when the insertion tube portion is inserted into the container.
【００５８】請求項８に係る発明によると、目盛りに加
えて、液面レベルが所定範囲であることを標示するマー
クを付すようにしたから、簡易な測定が可能となる。請
求項９に係る発明によると、管体形状が簡単となり、測
定対象の容器上方に他の構造物がない場合に、管体の操
作性に優れている。請求項１０に係る発明によると、バ
ッテリーの正確な品質管理が可能となり、バッテリー液
減りの原因も把握できるようになる等、バッテリーの在
庫管理を適切に行うことができる。According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since a mark indicating that the liquid level is within a predetermined range is provided in addition to the scale, simple measurement can be performed. According to the ninth aspect of the invention, the shape of the tube is simplified, and the operability of the tube is excellent when there is no other structure above the container to be measured. According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, accurate quality control of the battery can be performed, and the cause of the decrease in the battery fluid can be grasped. Thus, the inventory management of the battery can be appropriately performed.
【図１】 本発明に係る液面レベル測定具としてのバッ
テリー液面レベル測定具の一実施形態を示す図で、
（Ａ）は正面図、（Ｂ）は平面図FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of a battery liquid level measuring instrument as a liquid level measuring instrument according to the present invention;
(A) is a front view, (B) is a plan view
【図２】 同上のバッテリー液面レベル測定具のチュー
ブを示す断面図FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a tube of the battery liquid level measuring instrument according to the first embodiment.
【図３】 同上のバッテリー液面レベル測定具のフロー
トと指針部材を示す断面図FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a float and a pointer member of the battery liquid level measuring instrument according to the first embodiment;
【図４】 同上のバッテリー液面レベル測定具の使用状
態を示す正面図FIG. 4 is a front view showing the state of use of the battery liquid level measuring instrument according to the first embodiment;
【図５】 他の実施形態の正面図FIG. 5 is a front view of another embodiment.
【図６】 更に他の実施形態の正面図FIG. 6 is a front view of still another embodiment.
【図７】 更に他の実施形態の正面図FIG. 7 is a front view of still another embodiment.
１ バッテリー液面レベル測定具 ２ 挿入チューブ部 ３ 突出チューブ部 ３Ａ 補充口 ４ フランジ部 ５ チューブ ６ フロート ６ａ 陥凹部 ７ 指針部材 ８ 軸部材 ９ バッテリー １０ セル １２ 液口 １３ 目盛り １４，１５ マーク １６ フランジ部材 １７ 補充液容器 １９ 結束バンド ２０ 補充液供給管 ２０Ａ 液供給口 ２０Ｂ 蛇腹部 ２１ 補充液供給管 ２１Ａ 液供給口 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Battery liquid level measuring instrument 2 Insertion tube part 3 Projection tube part 3A Refill port 4 Flange part 5 Tube 6 Float 6a Depression 7 Pointer member 8 Shaft member 9 Battery 10 Cell 12 Liquid port 13 Scale 14, 15 Mark 16 Flange member Reference Signs List 17 replenisher tank 19 tie band 20 replenisher supply pipe 20A liquid supply port 20B bellows 21 replenisher supply pipe 21A liquid supply port
Claims (10)
する器具であって、 前記容器内に挿入される所定長さの管部と、周壁の少な
くとも一部が半透明若しくは透明に形成され前記容器外
に突出する管部と、前記容器内に挿入される管部と容器
外に突出する管部との境部の管体周壁外面に設けられて
容器の液口外端に係止可能な係止部と、を含んで構成さ
れる両端開放の管体を含んで構成され、 前記容器内に挿入される管部内にはフロートが配設さ
れ、 前記容器外に突出する管部内には前記フロートと連動す
る指針部材が配設され、 前記容器外に突出する管部の周壁の半透明若しくは透明
に形成された部分には、前記指針部材により指し示され
ることにより、液面レベルを標示する目盛りが付され、 前記容器内に挿入される管部を、容器内の液中に挿入し
た状態で、該管部内の液に浮遊する前記フロート位置に
応じて変化する前記指針部材が指し示す前記目盛りから
液面レベルを測定する構成としたことを特徴とする液面
レベル測定具。An instrument for measuring a liquid level in a container filled with a liquid, wherein a pipe having a predetermined length inserted into the container and at least a part of a peripheral wall is made translucent or transparent. A pipe portion formed and protruding out of the container, and provided on an outer peripheral surface of a peripheral wall of the pipe body at a boundary between the pipe portion inserted into the container and the pipe portion protruding out of the container, and is engaged with an outer end of the liquid port of the container. A locking portion, and a pipe body having both ends opened, the pipe portion being inserted into the container, a float is disposed in the tube portion inserted into the container, and a pipe portion projecting out of the container. A pointer member interlocking with the float is provided, and a semi-transparent or transparent portion of the peripheral wall of the pipe portion protruding out of the container is pointed by the pointer member to adjust the liquid level. The pipe is inserted into the container, and is marked with a scale. The liquid level is characterized by being configured to measure the liquid level from the scale indicated by the pointer member that changes according to the float position floating in the liquid in the pipe portion in a state of being inserted into the liquid. Measuring tool.
加え、 前記容器外に突出する管部の容器内に挿入される管部と
の連接端部と反対側の開放端部を、容器外から容器内に
液を補充する補充口として形成し、前記両端開放の管体
を液補充管として構成したことを特徴とする液面レベル
測定具。2. A liquid level measuring device according to claim 1, further comprising an open end opposite to a connecting end of the pipe protruding out of the container and a pipe inserted into the container. A liquid level measuring device formed as a replenishing port for replenishing a liquid from outside the container into the container, and wherein the tubular body open at both ends is configured as a liquid replenishing tube.
接続可能な構成であることを特徴とする請求項２記載の
液面レベル測定具。3. The liquid level measuring instrument according to claim 2, wherein the refill port is configured to be directly connectable to an inlet of a replenisher container.
介して補充液容器の注入口が接続可能な構成であり、前
記補充液供給管は、略Ｌ字形状に折曲された管若しくは
周壁に柔軟な蛇腹部が形成された管からなることを特徴
とする請求項２記載の液面レベル測定具。4. The replenishing port is configured to be connectable with an inlet of a replenishing solution container via a replenishing solution supply pipe having a predetermined length, and the replenishing solution supply pipe is bent into a substantially L-shape. 3. The liquid level measuring device according to claim 2, wherein the measuring device comprises a bent tube or a tube having a flexible bellows formed on a peripheral wall.
一体成形された構成であることを特徴とする請求項１〜
４のうちいずれか１つに記載の液面レベル測定具。5. The tube according to claim 1, wherein the two tubes and the locking portion are integrally formed.
4. The liquid level measuring device according to any one of 4.
なり、該部材は管体外周面に軸方向摺動自由に装着され
たことを特徴とする請求項１〜４のうちいずれか１つに
記載の液面レベル測定具。6. The tube according to claim 1, wherein said engaging portion is formed of a member separate from said tube, and said member is mounted on an outer peripheral surface of the tube so as to be freely slidable in the axial direction. The liquid level measuring device according to any one of the above.
に挿入される管部中心軸と直交する面内に延びるフラン
ジ部からなることを特徴とする請求項１〜６のうちいず
れか１つに記載の液面レベル測定具。7. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the engaging portion comprises a flange portion extending from the outer peripheral surface of the tubular body into a plane orthogonal to a central axis of the tubular portion inserted into the container. The liquid level measuring device according to any one of the above.
面レベルが所定範囲であることを標示するマークが付さ
れたことを特徴とする請求項１〜７のうちいずれか１つ
に記載の液面レベル測定具。8. A method according to claim 1, wherein a mark indicating that the liquid level is within a predetermined range is provided on a peripheral wall of the pipe protruding outside the container. Liquid level measuring device according to any one of the above.
器外に突出する管部とが直線状に設けられた直管状に形
成されたことを特徴とする請求項１〜８のうちいずれか
１つに記載の液面レベル測定具。9. A tube according to claim 1, wherein said tube is formed as a straight tube in which a tube inserted into the container and a tube protruding out of the container are linearly provided. The liquid level measuring device according to any one of the above.
のセルであり、バッテリー液面レベルを測定することを
特徴とする請求項１〜９のうちいずれか１つに記載の液
面レベル測定具。10. The liquid level according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the container filled with the liquid is a cell of a battery case, and measures a liquid level of the battery. Level measuring tool.
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